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Hyderabad: Adding one more feather to the cap of Telangana , Kalyani Group, which has interests in defence and aerospace segments, will set up the first ever missile system MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility in Hyderabad, said Rudra B Jadeja, Chief Executive of Bharat Forge.

“This system MRO is first of its kind in the city as it is for missile systems, not for aircraft. It calls for diverse expertise,” he said.

Jadeja was in the city for the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence in RF and Microwave Engineering and to make the engineering students ready for the emerging areas.

Speaking at the event, Jadeja said the missile MRO will be established in the premises of Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture of Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Systems, a leading defence OEM based in Israel for undertaking programmes under Make in India scheme, here.

The joint venture will enable indigenous production of high tech air defence systems, anti-tank guided missiles, new generation precision guided munitions among others.

“We will soon make an announcement on the missile MRO,” said Jadeja, refusing to divulge additional information on the new project.

Industries Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, who inaugurated the new CoE, said Telangana will continue to attract new investments in areas of engines, composites, MROs and other components of the aerospace and defence ecosystem.

“The invested companies are contented with their experience here. One of the key areas is engine manufacturing. As of now, the company GE has begun its operations. Safran has recently announced big investments and we are looking forward to attract more players,” he said.

“Defence and aerospace segment in the city is sturdy. Many companies have begun their operations in the city over the past four decades. There are around 1,000 companies operating here with around 300 of them being focused in defence electronics. Many flagship programmes are happening in the city,” he said.

Speaking of the training to be imparted by CoE, he said: “The usage of missiles is getting advanced and radio frequency and microwave segments are playing an important role.” The 10-month training programme with 15 students in each batch will be offered in cooperation with Telangana Academy of Skill and Knowledge. The CoE will also continue research and development apart from the training programme.

Fancy way of saying Rafael does not want to even transfer seeker maintenance tech to Indian industry and wants its JV to reap the benefits over the lifecycle of the LRSAM (a dozen ships), MRSAM (9 IAF squadrons), IA MRSAM (2 regiments, equal in number to the IAF order).. anyhow. Let the eqpt at least be decently serviceable.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1107528248429166593 ---> DRDO better complete the Nirbhay LRCM & Pralay SRBM projects quickly, because a chorus of 'Tomahawks being offered to India' might emerge. Way things are headed, India might also be 'offered' whatever comes out of the LRPF programme or even old ATACMS as an alternative to Pralay.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1107543968902873088 ----> A major evolution in the capabilities of land-based surface to surface missiles is underway. I hope the Indian Army's Artillery Corps embraces these in right earnest, while the Air Force realizes that such capabilities will provide cross-domain support & supplement air power.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1107630044950597632 ---> Incidentally, apart from New Delhi, the Republic Day Parade in Kolkata has been quite interesting to watch in recent years. Brahmos, Pinaka, Bofors and Smerch are all put on display in a not so subtle message to the Chinese.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1107528248429166593 ---> DRDO better complete the Nirbhay LRCM & Pralay SRBM projects quickly, because a chorus of 'Tomahawks being offered to India' might emerge. Way things are headed, India might also be 'offered' whatever comes out of the LRPF programme or even old ATACMS as an alternative to Pralay.

Marking a key milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance through Make in India, L&T Defence, a trusted industry partners of BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL), today delivered the 100th set of BRAHMOS Transport-Storage Launch Canister (TLC) to BAPL from its recently augmented manufacturing facility at Ranoli, Vadodara in Gujarat.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. J D Patil, Whole-time Director (Defence Business) & Member of Board - L&T said, “Our association with BrahMos and DRDO is part of our strong commitment to Nation Building and our time-tested relationship to indigenously develop and build self-reliance in weapon systems. We are proud of our contribution to this Global best weapon system and meeting the exacting requirements of such Defence systems. We have been and continue to be a longstanding proponent of ‘Make in India’ to develop defence manufacturing ecosystem in India. Having crossed this milestone delivery of 100th TLC, L&T has accomplished the development to serial production journey and committed to continuecontributing to the further development of BRAHMOS Missile Systems.”

L&T opened its add-on production line for BRAHMOS TLC at Ranoli, Vadodara in July 2018 to cater to the serial production requirements of BRAHMOS Weapon System.

So 100 Launch cannisters with about 33 Launch Vehicles since July 2018, seems Brahmos production is going full steam ahead, inventory must be pretty significant now.

regarding ASAT weapons, was wondering now that we have building blocks in in the form of heavy fighters or fighters that can climb very high and air launched missiles and sattelite tracking can we work out something https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASM-135_ASATor is it already there. We dont need an explosive in this case. Just an impact will enough. Obviously we being the real peacefuls will do it in retaliation

Aditya_V saar, I am sure you are aware that ARMs home on to source of radio radiation (radar station) & in the process do not emit anything which can be detected & hence the usage of word passive. Similar to how IR/IIR missile is termed as passive guidance.

The last stage mmW seeker in the NGARM missile, takes over if the radar station is switched off. Then the mmW seeker goes live, guiding the missile to its target. I believe, this now is the current trend of ARMs and nice to see that DRDO/IAF has already baked in this feature on the upcoming NGARM.

Karan, how is it going wrt IRNSS integration with our munitions? GPS/GLONASS integration is fine (& probably should serve as back up or primary mode when used in locations where IRNSS coverage is weak or nil), but in IOR/South-Asia region, shouldn't IRNSS be our preferred mode for Satellite guidance?